Illegal Asbestos Removal Unacceptable
A demolition company based in Cheltenham have been fined after exposing workers to asbestos fibres. DA Environmental Services were prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive after they were found to be removing asbestos illegally from a Gloucestershire property. They pleaded guilty at Cheltenham Magistrates Court on 5th November 2012. The company did undertake an …Read the Full Post
Hidden Asbestos a Danger to Everyone
Millions of people in the UK are at risk of the dangers from asbestos. Geoffrey Newton, a keen DIY enthusiast recently passed away after suffering with mesothelioma. This disease is a form of cancer that lines the lungs and is caused directly from exposure to asbestos fibres. While Mr Newton never worked with asbestos in …Read the Full Post
Redditch Firm Fined After Workers Exposed to Asbestos
Twenty people have been exposed to the dangers caused from being exposed to asbestos fibres. The Health and Safety Executive have prosecuted a Redditch freight company and the managing director of the firm along with a contractor from Birmingham as workers now face the possibility of potentially deadly lung disease. Licence is Required to Safely …Read the Full Post
Asbestos Removal Poses Serious Risks
Despite all of the work being carried out to highlight the severity of asbestos and the importance of safety regarding the removal of the material, companies are still failing to follow the law. Asbestos is a killer; it is responsible for many serious diseases such as: Asbestosis Mesothelioma Lung Cancer directly related to Asbestos Non-malignant …Read the Full Post
Another Fine for Firm Who Exposed Their Employees to Deadly Asbestos
Health and Safety consultants are always concerned when employees are found to have been exposed to Asbestos. There really is no excuse when not taking health and safety seriously, and when asbestos is involved it is all the more concerning that business owners are not following the laws and regulations which are there to save …Read the Full Post